Belmont Southside vs Hereford Rural North

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Belmont Southside West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Hereford Rural North West Mercia Police

      Belmont Southside vs Hereford Rural North Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Belmont Southside
      West Mercia Police
      609 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      4.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Hereford Rural North
      West Mercia Police
      697 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      12% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Belmont Southside
      B Hereford Rural North
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      609
      697
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      654
      708
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.9%
      ↓1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4.2%
      12%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Belmont Southside
      B Hereford Rural North
      Violent Crime
      240 ↓14%
      326 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      114 ↓16%
      110 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑5%
      49 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓46%
      26 ↑13%
      Burglary
      16 ↓16%
      49 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↑28%
      62 ↓2%
      Drugs
      30 ↑36%
      16 ↑23%
      Public Order
      34 ↓32%
      29 ↓41%
      Robbery
      4 ↓50%
      3
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑10%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑117%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8
      11 ↑175%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑6%
      16 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Belmont Southside is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Belmont Southside safer than Hereford Rural North?

      Belmont Southside has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 609 crimes in the last 12 months. Hereford Rural North has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 697 crimes. Belmont Southside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Belmont Southside vs Hereford Rural North?

      Belmont Southside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hereford Rural North shows -1.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Belmont Southside and Hereford Rural North?

      In Belmont Southside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (240 incidents). In Hereford Rural North, it is Violent Crime (326 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Belmont Southside and Hereford Rural North?

      Belmont Southside recorded 114 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hereford Rural North recorded 110. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Belmont Southside vs Hereford Rural North?

      Violent crime in Belmont Southside totalled 240 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 326 in Hereford Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Belmont Southside and Hereford Rural North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Belmont Southside recorded 654 crimes (now 609, a change of -6.9%). Hereford Rural North recorded 708 crimes previously (now 697, -1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Belmont Southside and Hereford Rural North?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Belmont Southside has a resolution rate of 4.2% and Hereford Rural North has 12%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Belmont Southside and Hereford Rural North?

      Belmont Southside falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Hereford Rural North is covered by West Mercia Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Belmont Southside and Hereford Rural North?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Belmont Southside or Hereford Rural North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Belmont Southside and Hereford Rural North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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